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The Softstarter that Speaks Your Language

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ABB SOFTSTARTERS – THE COMPLETE RANGE
ABB Softstarters now cover the whole range from 3A to 1800A.
The PSS series is a flexible and compact range for smaller motors.
It is very robust, easy to install and to set up. With the new digi-
tally controlled PST Softstarter we have gone a significant step
further in soft starting technology. Matching modern power
electronics with smart circuitry and software ABB has developed
new Softstarters that offers superior electronic control of the
current and voltage during motor start-up. Plus several new
design attributes, which give you advanced Softstarter functiona-
lities for any application.

More information about the ABB Low Voltage Product ranges

and downloads of technical product documentation is found on
www.abb.com/lowvoltage.

ABB Automation Technology Products AB

Control, SE-72161 Västerås, Sweden,
Tel: +46 21 32 07 00
Fax: +46 21 12 60 01
www.abb.com/lowvoltage

PST...
The exciting new PST Softstarter from ABB offers perfect information. In other words, it’s the per-
you the advanced functionality you would expect fect choice when you want an advanced solution
to get from any state-of-the-art soft starter. that takes care of all your needs.
But there is a completely new dimension as Our advanced PST range covers applications
well: the PST is exceptionally simple to set up and from 30 A up to 1800 A. It is the perfect com-
operate. It is based on the same easy-to-use concept plement to our basic range of compact and flexible
as a mobile telephone – but the keypad has only PSS Softstarters.
four buttons. You can use these to communicate To select the best ABB Softstarter for your
with the PST… and get information back. needs, please visit www.abb.com/lowvoltage and
And the PST speaks your own language. There click on ‘Softstarters’. You can then view or down-
are no messages in coded letters and figures. Just load documentation on all models or use our
plain, easy-to-understand words. The PST is a true Prosoft selection program.
world citizen. It speaks close to a dozen different If you turn the page, you’ll meet the PST
languages fluently. Which is no surprise since it is Softstarter in close-up and learn about its most
at home almost everywhere. It is sold and serviced important characteristics. As you will quickly find
in more than 100 countries. out, it is an acquaintance well worth making.
The PST will minimize stress on your electrical
network and all its components. And it doesn’t
only give you perfect protection and control.
It also provides you with a perfect overview and
 Just listen:
As you can immediately see from the exterior, the PST represents a completely new generation of
Softstarters. It is an intelligent and interactive partner that will help you to run your production more

Hello! smoothly and more reliably. You can minimize water hammer in pumps. You can lessen mechanical
and electrical stress on gearboxes and bearings. You can reduce the risk of belt breakage on conveyors.
And so on.

Easy to tailor
The PST is a true magic box of built-in benefits.
There are standard settings available for different
Easy to protect
types of application for quick and easy set up.
But you can also tailor your own settings. Inside the PST Softstarter you will find
You can decide your own start and stop profile. a host of useful features for advanced
You can arrange a sequence start with up to three motor protection, including a powerful,
individual motors. And you can tailor your programmable overload protection system.
motor protection for any type of application. There is also built-in self-protection as
well as fault detection for phase loss and
other system failures. An additional feature
is that the PST allows you to design your
own, specific early warning system to
avoid unnecessary downtime.

Easy to understand
The display of the PST gives you
information presented in plain words…
in your language.
No coded messages that need to be
translated or interpreted before you
understand them. You get all the infor-
mation you need to set up, adjust and
troubleshoot. And you get it right in
front of you on the display.

Easy to use Easy to troubleshoot

The PST employs the same basic user What happened? When did it happen?
concept as today’s advanced mobile With the built-in Event Log you are
telephones – but there are only four always in control of your system. You
pushbuttons on the keypad. It is child’s can use it for anything from simple fault
play to use it. detection to advanced diagnosis.
It is an insurance system that helps you
get the most and best from your system.

Easy to communicate
The PST can be controlled in three ways:
from the keypad… hard wired… or by bus
connection. It’s your choice. You might
want a manual solution now but the
possibility to upgrade it later.
ABB’s unique Field Bus Plug System
means that you can connect to any of the
available protocols. Buy it now and select
and connect the bus system later when you
need it.